A reactive vaccination campaign has been launched in the province of Tandjilé in response to the detection of 25 yellow fever (YF) cases in Laï and de Deressia health districts, however from a separate report the current hotspots of YF infection are named as the southern provinces of Mandoul and Moyen Chari. Read more
CIRCULATING vaccine-derived polio type 2 (cVDPV2) cases reported in the GPEI weekly update were documented by: Chad (three cases from Chari-Baguirmi and N’Djamena), Yemen (four patients in Marib, Albaidah, Ibb and Sanaa) and a single case in Niger (Maradi). Read more
Advice for travellers
Yellow fever virus is a mosquito-borne disease found in tropical and subtropical areas in Central/South America and Africa. While it can be severe, yellow fever infection is a very rare in Australian travellers. However, under the International Health Regulations (IHR), proof of vaccination may be required of any traveller entering or leaving an area at risk of yellow fever transmission. Read more about yellow fever.
Before you travel, call Travelvax Australia’s telephone advisory service on 1300 360 164 (toll-free from landlines) for country-specific advice and information. You can also make an appointment at your nearest Travelvax clinic to obtain vaccinations, medication to prevent or treat illness, and accessories for your journey.